atrazine

at·ra·zine

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [a-truh-zeen]
- /ˈæ trəˌzin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [a-truh-zeen]
- /ˈæ trəˌzin/

Definitions of atrazine word

noun atrazine a white crystalline compound widely used as a weedkiller. Formula: C8H14N5Cl 3
noun atrazine a white crystalline compound, C 8 H 14 N 5 Cl, used as an herbicide to control weeds, especially in corn crops. 1
noun atrazine A synthetic compound used as an agricultural herbicide. 1
noun atrazine (organic chemistry) A triazine herbicide that inhibits photosynthesis. 0

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Origin of atrazine

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; a(mino-) + tr(i)azine

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Parts of speech for Atrazine

noun

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atrazine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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